Law

• writ

  (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer.

• law

  Legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity; "there is a law...

• license

  A legal document giving official permission to do something.

• written agreement

  A legal document summarizing the agreement between parties.

• measure

  A statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill".

• deed

  A legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show...

• judgment

  The legal document stating the reasons for a judicial decision; "opinions are usually written...

• will

  A legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when...

• act

  A legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative...

• derivative

  A financial instrument whose value is based on another security.

• power of attorney

  A legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent.

• conveyance

  Document effecting a property transfer.

• negotiable instrument

  An unconditional order or promise to pay an amount of money.

• passport

  A document issued by a country to a citizen allowing that person to travel abroad and re-enter...

• brief

  A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case.

• affidavit

  Written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone...

• ship's papers

  Official papers which a ship is legally required to have; related to ownership, cargo,...

• manifest

  A customs document listing the contents put on a ship or plane.

• debenture

  A certificate or voucher acknowledging a debt.

• letters of administration

  Legal document naming someone to administer an estate when no executor...

• letters testamentary

  A legal document from a probate court or court officer informing you of your...

• living will

  A document written by someone still legally capable requesting that he should be allowed...

• assignment

  The instrument by which a claim or right or interest or property is transferred from...

• trust deed

  A written instrument legally conveying property to a trustee often used to secure an...

• patent

  An official document granting a right or privilege.

• release

  A legal document evidencing the discharge of a debt or obligation.

• authorization

  A document giving an official instruction or command.

Also contains

• security

  A formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the...

• return

  Document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability; "his gross...

• indictment

  A formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some off...

• working papers

  A legal document giving information required for employment of certain people in...

• impeachment

  A formal document charging a public official with misconduct in office.

• arraignment

  A legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment.

• articles of incorporation

  A legal document that creates a corporation; it is filed with a state...